Is there anything more boring than official artist bios? Paragraphs about orchestras, conductors and prizes. You’re forced to print these things in your expensive programs. An insult!
Ethnic diversity remains a persistent challenge for American orchestras. US Census Bureau statistics show that 13.2 percent of the nation's population identifies itself as black or African-American, and 17.1 percent as Hispanic or Latino...
Building and strengthening audience relationships - particularly student audiences - was a top priority for me when I was a university arts presenter. Today, competition for students' attention has become even more intense...